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It's Raining Men
Fixer Upper
When a romance writer who’s never been in love catches her contractor’s eye, can he knock down her walls so they can build a life together?
Tara
As a writer, I live out my romantic fantasies every day on my laptop.
Unfortunately, I can’t seem to fall in love in real life.
When another failed relationship sends me packing, I find my way to Spring, Florida.
An isolated, derelict shack on the beach is the perfect place to lick my wounds.
I’m looking forward to the solitude until I meet Roan Waters.
The contractor is sexy, assertive, and knows how to use his hammer.
Could it finally be time to write my own happy ending?
Roan
All work and no play make Roan a dull boy.
But there’s not much else to do in tiny Spring, Florida, where I grew up.
At least, not until Tara Tessener arrives.
She’s curvy, strong-willed, and makes me want to nail her to the wall.
Now I have to convince her that together, we can make our own happily-ever-after.
This small town is paradise. Beautiful beaches, year-round warm weather, and friendly neighbors. There’s only one thing missing—single ladies. It’s Raining Men in Spring, Florida and the lonely residents are hungry to find their soulmates.
During the month of April, some of your favorite instalove authors are bringing you stories set in this fictional town where the men significantly outnumber the ladies. Come meet us in Spring to find your next book boyfriend.
Tara
As a writer, I live out my romantic fantasies every day on my laptop.
Unfortunately, I can’t seem to fall in love in real life.
When another failed relationship sends me packing, I find my way to Spring, Florida.
An isolated, derelict shack on the beach is the perfect place to lick my wounds.
I’m looking forward to the solitude until I meet Roan Waters.
The contractor is sexy, assertive, and knows how to use his hammer.
Could it finally be time to write my own happy ending?
Roan
All work and no play make Roan a dull boy.
But there’s not much else to do in tiny Spring, Florida, where I grew up.
At least, not until Tara Tessener arrives.
She’s curvy, strong-willed, and makes me want to nail her to the wall.
Now I have to convince her that together, we can make our own happily-ever-after.
This small town is paradise. Beautiful beaches, year-round warm weather, and friendly neighbors. There’s only one thing missing—single ladies. It’s Raining Men in Spring, Florida and the lonely residents are hungry to find their soulmates.
During the month of April, some of your favorite instalove authors are bringing you stories set in this fictional town where the men significantly outnumber the ladies. Come meet us in Spring to find your next book boyfriend.
- GenresShort Stories
44 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 19, 2021
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C.L. Cruz
126 books257 followersC.L. Cruz writes short, steamy romance with curvy girls and the men who love them. She is a single mom of two kids currently seeking her own happily ever after.
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April 22, 2021
Roan and Tara were great together. Great chemistry and sweet bonus epilogue. No virgins here, no cheating, no drama.
April 19, 2021
Tara has writer’s block and hoping that her move and new house on the beach will give her the inspiration she needs. Roan has been hired to help fix up the house on the beach recently purchased by an up and coming writer. At their first awkward meeting each feels the chemistry and knows that this could be so much more. An entertaining quick read with a great storyline. The characters are great together and are both in need of ‘a little fixing’. I received an arc copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
March 16, 2024
OMG!!! WOW!! Fab*u*lous Absolutely love this one!! I couldn't put this one down. This was a nice quick, short read.
Roan and Tara met when she buys a run down house in Spring and he comes to repair it. When Roan arrives he doesn't find Tara in the house and looks for her. When he goes outside he looks out in the ocean and sees something floating. When he notices it's a woman he takes off running to save her, but Tara is naked in the ocean. Roan explains he thought she was drowning, she asks him for some privacy since she isn't wearing anything. They go back to her home and after Tara changes they go through her home and she explains what she wants done. Roan tells her she can stay or go to the diner his friend Collin Whiskey Voice owns. Tara heads to the Munch Box and takes a table out on the patio getting a free breakfast from Collin. Roan gets to work on her home starting with the steps, back porch and roof. At lunch time Roan takes a break and heads to the Munch Box and grabs something to eat for him and Tara. As they eat she asks him about himself, then he asks her about herself. Roan and Tara fall into a routine over the next few day, where she leaves early and he met her for lunch. When Friday comes around and Roan is late, he finds out that Tara when to the boardwalk. Roan waits a few minutes for her then heads back to her house, when he arrives her car is in the driveway. A few hours later,Tara comes downstairs ready to go out for the night. Roan stops and just stares at her she tells him she's headed out to go to the bar in town. Roan tells her he's going with her, and then they met on the boardwalk. They head into the bar and Tara grabs them a table while Roan grabs them a few drinks. Roan finds Tara and holds his hand out for her to dance, but she tells him no. He asks her why not and Tara tells him she can't dance like that, he tells her he'll teach her. They dance until it's last call, then they walk down the board walk. While Tara stands and watches over the ocean, Roan leans in and kisses her. Tara doesn't invite Roan back to her home, instead she wants to live in this fantasy for a little longer. The next day after Tara wakes up she stares at her computer, she now has writers block. Tara walks on the beach to clear her mind but it doesn't help. Next she finds herself taking measurements for her furniture. When Roan text messages her, she tells him to come at his own risk, she's in a bad mood. When Roan arrives he opens the door and a box or donuts enters, then a cup of coffee. When Tara is laughing, Roan pokes his head inside. He asks her if it's safe and she tells him only because he brought treats. Roan tells Tara he has an idea and takes her hand. Roan sets up the table saw and they begin cutting boards the rest of the day. Tara asks him what they're building and he tells her it's a surprise. Roan and Tara talk while they work. When they are done Roan tells her then need to rise off and she asks him where. They head out into the ocean, stripping each other of their clothes. They stay in the ocean until the sun begins to set, Roan pulls her into his body and they float. Tara tells him it's beautiful out there, and he tells her not as beautiful as she is. They begin kissing, and then he tells her he wants her. Tara tells him she wants him too. Roan pleasures her and they stay int he ocean until the sun sets, then head back inside. They have a few drinks then Tara doses off, Roan carries her to her room and lays her on her air mattress. She tells him that he's the best fantasy of them all. Roan tells her no he's the real deal. Tara hears the door lock click into place, then falls asleep listening to the ocean. The next day Tara comes downstairs ready to met the the Spring book club. After Tara leaves Roan gets busy working on her home, they agree to have a first date that night. Roan's mother messages him about Tara, his mother is with the book club. Roan's mother plans to keep her busy while Roan works on Tara's home. Roan losses himself in his work, when he realizes the sun is getting low he reaches for his phone but he left it in his truck. Roan soon realizes he is late for his date with Tara, he rushes to get ready. When he arrives at the restaurant he finds out that Tara left, she had been waiting for him. Tara waited at the restaurant for thirty minutes before she decided to leave, she knows this is where the other shoes drops. Tara heads home, when Roan tries to call her she ignores it. She pulls into her drive way expecting for him to be there but he's not. When she steps inside her home she freezes, the ugly paneling has been ripped off and in it's place is floor to ceiling build in wood shelves. It's the same wood that she helped Roan with a few days ago. The shelves are already filled with books, when Tara looks closer she notices an old antique hammer sitting. When someone clears their throat behind her she spins around, Roan tells her it's as close as he could get to ancient sword from his family. Tara soon realizes he read her book, he tells her he'll read anything she writes. Roan apologies to her for being late. He tells her he would have never been late on purpose, but he was excited about building the shelves for her. Tara realizes Roan isn't some character out of a book, he's a real person who makes mistakes. He asks her if she can forgive him, they can call the restaurant and order take out. Tara doesn't let him finish she pulls him into her and kisses him. Roan slams her front door closed and walks her back to her couch. He begins to pleasure her then she pleasures him then they make love. Tara tells him she's ready to start writing again, but he tells her tomorrow, tonight she's all his.
This is their special place, and Roan fully plans on spending the rest of his life here with Tara. This is forever, constructed on a strong foundation with good bones. Roan build houses, Tara builds books…and together, they can build a life. A few months later, Tara been on a book tour, she pulls up to Roan's parents home. She's home a day early, Roan and Tara moved in together not long after their first date. When she finds him he asks her what she's doing she's early. Roan tells her he had the perfect welcome home party. Roan tells her since she's early, he goes down on one knee, he asks her to marry him and she tells him yes. Roan tells her he had a perfect storybook proposal all planned out, she tells him she doesn't need a perfect proposal, not when she has the real thing. Tara realizes this is her happy ever after. Ten years later, they are married and have two children, one boy Jack and one girl Sadie. They celebrate ten years of being married. A fantasy turned into reality, a love straight out of a book, and a life that is a dream come true.
Roan and Tara met when she buys a run down house in Spring and he comes to repair it. When Roan arrives he doesn't find Tara in the house and looks for her. When he goes outside he looks out in the ocean and sees something floating. When he notices it's a woman he takes off running to save her, but Tara is naked in the ocean. Roan explains he thought she was drowning, she asks him for some privacy since she isn't wearing anything. They go back to her home and after Tara changes they go through her home and she explains what she wants done. Roan tells her she can stay or go to the diner his friend Collin Whiskey Voice owns. Tara heads to the Munch Box and takes a table out on the patio getting a free breakfast from Collin. Roan gets to work on her home starting with the steps, back porch and roof. At lunch time Roan takes a break and heads to the Munch Box and grabs something to eat for him and Tara. As they eat she asks him about himself, then he asks her about herself. Roan and Tara fall into a routine over the next few day, where she leaves early and he met her for lunch. When Friday comes around and Roan is late, he finds out that Tara when to the boardwalk. Roan waits a few minutes for her then heads back to her house, when he arrives her car is in the driveway. A few hours later,Tara comes downstairs ready to go out for the night. Roan stops and just stares at her she tells him she's headed out to go to the bar in town. Roan tells her he's going with her, and then they met on the boardwalk. They head into the bar and Tara grabs them a table while Roan grabs them a few drinks. Roan finds Tara and holds his hand out for her to dance, but she tells him no. He asks her why not and Tara tells him she can't dance like that, he tells her he'll teach her. They dance until it's last call, then they walk down the board walk. While Tara stands and watches over the ocean, Roan leans in and kisses her. Tara doesn't invite Roan back to her home, instead she wants to live in this fantasy for a little longer. The next day after Tara wakes up she stares at her computer, she now has writers block. Tara walks on the beach to clear her mind but it doesn't help. Next she finds herself taking measurements for her furniture. When Roan text messages her, she tells him to come at his own risk, she's in a bad mood. When Roan arrives he opens the door and a box or donuts enters, then a cup of coffee. When Tara is laughing, Roan pokes his head inside. He asks her if it's safe and she tells him only because he brought treats. Roan tells Tara he has an idea and takes her hand. Roan sets up the table saw and they begin cutting boards the rest of the day. Tara asks him what they're building and he tells her it's a surprise. Roan and Tara talk while they work. When they are done Roan tells her then need to rise off and she asks him where. They head out into the ocean, stripping each other of their clothes. They stay in the ocean until the sun begins to set, Roan pulls her into his body and they float. Tara tells him it's beautiful out there, and he tells her not as beautiful as she is. They begin kissing, and then he tells her he wants her. Tara tells him she wants him too. Roan pleasures her and they stay int he ocean until the sun sets, then head back inside. They have a few drinks then Tara doses off, Roan carries her to her room and lays her on her air mattress. She tells him that he's the best fantasy of them all. Roan tells her no he's the real deal. Tara hears the door lock click into place, then falls asleep listening to the ocean. The next day Tara comes downstairs ready to met the the Spring book club. After Tara leaves Roan gets busy working on her home, they agree to have a first date that night. Roan's mother messages him about Tara, his mother is with the book club. Roan's mother plans to keep her busy while Roan works on Tara's home. Roan losses himself in his work, when he realizes the sun is getting low he reaches for his phone but he left it in his truck. Roan soon realizes he is late for his date with Tara, he rushes to get ready. When he arrives at the restaurant he finds out that Tara left, she had been waiting for him. Tara waited at the restaurant for thirty minutes before she decided to leave, she knows this is where the other shoes drops. Tara heads home, when Roan tries to call her she ignores it. She pulls into her drive way expecting for him to be there but he's not. When she steps inside her home she freezes, the ugly paneling has been ripped off and in it's place is floor to ceiling build in wood shelves. It's the same wood that she helped Roan with a few days ago. The shelves are already filled with books, when Tara looks closer she notices an old antique hammer sitting. When someone clears their throat behind her she spins around, Roan tells her it's as close as he could get to ancient sword from his family. Tara soon realizes he read her book, he tells her he'll read anything she writes. Roan apologies to her for being late. He tells her he would have never been late on purpose, but he was excited about building the shelves for her. Tara realizes Roan isn't some character out of a book, he's a real person who makes mistakes. He asks her if she can forgive him, they can call the restaurant and order take out. Tara doesn't let him finish she pulls him into her and kisses him. Roan slams her front door closed and walks her back to her couch. He begins to pleasure her then she pleasures him then they make love. Tara tells him she's ready to start writing again, but he tells her tomorrow, tonight she's all his.
This is their special place, and Roan fully plans on spending the rest of his life here with Tara. This is forever, constructed on a strong foundation with good bones. Roan build houses, Tara builds books…and together, they can build a life. A few months later, Tara been on a book tour, she pulls up to Roan's parents home. She's home a day early, Roan and Tara moved in together not long after their first date. When she finds him he asks her what she's doing she's early. Roan tells her he had the perfect welcome home party. Roan tells her since she's early, he goes down on one knee, he asks her to marry him and she tells him yes. Roan tells her he had a perfect storybook proposal all planned out, she tells him she doesn't need a perfect proposal, not when she has the real thing. Tara realizes this is her happy ever after. Ten years later, they are married and have two children, one boy Jack and one girl Sadie. They celebrate ten years of being married. A fantasy turned into reality, a love straight out of a book, and a life that is a dream come true.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
April 19, 2021
The addition starts with the book cover….yeah…yeah…yeah don’t judge a book by its cover they say ….well we all do it and this one here it is the scratch to your itch or better yet the filling to your oreos! Speaking of filling…..wait, that’s for later. Within the first chapters you get the panoramic view of whom you’re dealing with! By the time you’ve figured out who is who and who to like and dislike, you’re already hooked, and you may as well give up the fight and prepare yourself for an all-nighter!
Can’t say I didn’t warn you.
(Believe me when I say you won’t put it down until the last page is read…you will find yourself getting upset cause someone called, texted or bothered you while reading this one, you will find yourself up at ungodly hours just to finish it knowing you have to be at work early (like 3am early) the very next day) YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED!!! Tara is a writer who is utterly amazing in her stories but real life now that’s another story. Tara moves to Spring, FL a run-down beach house to get some writing done and nurse a broken heart but mainly it is secluded, quiet and no one to bother her while she is writing. While out skinny-dipping Roan arrives to do some fixing on the beach house and upon seeing her thinks she drowning and goes in to rescue her just to discover she was out skinny dipping what an embarrassment…can you imagine? Well let’s say it will make a great conversation starter but needless to say it allowed the two of them to get to know each other better and it doesn’t help that he is sexy as all get out, loves his work and let’s not mention the intense chemistry pull happening between the two of the and the magnetic pull just won’t be ignored by either of them so they go with it learning that each of them wanted something more than just a fling, they wanted someone to see them really see them and will Tara finally get her story book ending?
Can’t say I didn’t warn you.
(Believe me when I say you won’t put it down until the last page is read…you will find yourself getting upset cause someone called, texted or bothered you while reading this one, you will find yourself up at ungodly hours just to finish it knowing you have to be at work early (like 3am early) the very next day) YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED!!! Tara is a writer who is utterly amazing in her stories but real life now that’s another story. Tara moves to Spring, FL a run-down beach house to get some writing done and nurse a broken heart but mainly it is secluded, quiet and no one to bother her while she is writing. While out skinny-dipping Roan arrives to do some fixing on the beach house and upon seeing her thinks she drowning and goes in to rescue her just to discover she was out skinny dipping what an embarrassment…can you imagine? Well let’s say it will make a great conversation starter but needless to say it allowed the two of them to get to know each other better and it doesn’t help that he is sexy as all get out, loves his work and let’s not mention the intense chemistry pull happening between the two of the and the magnetic pull just won’t be ignored by either of them so they go with it learning that each of them wanted something more than just a fling, they wanted someone to see them really see them and will Tara finally get her story book ending?
April 22, 2021
"She's like a siren sent from the sea to lure me to my death."
Fixer Upper by C.L. Cruz is part of the multi-author It's Raining Men series. Each book I have read of this series I have absolutely loved and this one continues that unbeaten streak. This story is about Tara Tessener and Roan Waters.
Tara is an author who has a very successful first book in a series of historical romances about Vikings. Based on that success she was offered a hefty advance for the next book and she knew exactly what she wanted to do with it. So she bought a beach house in Spring, Florida, the old Hackett place to be precise. The house needs a lot of work done to it, both inside and out, but Tara is more than happy as it is her own place and she is looking forward to becoming part of a community, making friends and hopefully getting over her writer's block.
Roan is one of the many bachelors in Spring, Florida. He was born and raised in this small seaside town that he continues to call him home. Roan owns a construction and renovation company and loves what he does. So when he is hired by the new, but not met yet, woman who has just moved into the old Hackett house he is intrigued. But it is really his mother and her book club which are all a twitter as the new resident is not only a single woman but also an up and coming author.
When Roan and Tara first meet it had me laughing so hard that I just can't spoil the scene for all the other readers. I really adored this story as Roan and Tara get to know each other and then how Tara kind of "plays" Roan to get him to make a move finally. He can't wait too long as the sharks, aka other single men in Spring, are circling Tara and ready to take a big bite. I really loved this very entertaining and amusing story. But I really fell in love with Roan and just might have myself a new book boyfriend. This is a DEFINITE RECOMMEND READ for me!!!
Fixer Upper by C.L. Cruz is part of the multi-author It's Raining Men series. Each book I have read of this series I have absolutely loved and this one continues that unbeaten streak. This story is about Tara Tessener and Roan Waters.
Tara is an author who has a very successful first book in a series of historical romances about Vikings. Based on that success she was offered a hefty advance for the next book and she knew exactly what she wanted to do with it. So she bought a beach house in Spring, Florida, the old Hackett place to be precise. The house needs a lot of work done to it, both inside and out, but Tara is more than happy as it is her own place and she is looking forward to becoming part of a community, making friends and hopefully getting over her writer's block.
Roan is one of the many bachelors in Spring, Florida. He was born and raised in this small seaside town that he continues to call him home. Roan owns a construction and renovation company and loves what he does. So when he is hired by the new, but not met yet, woman who has just moved into the old Hackett house he is intrigued. But it is really his mother and her book club which are all a twitter as the new resident is not only a single woman but also an up and coming author.
When Roan and Tara first meet it had me laughing so hard that I just can't spoil the scene for all the other readers. I really adored this story as Roan and Tara get to know each other and then how Tara kind of "plays" Roan to get him to make a move finally. He can't wait too long as the sharks, aka other single men in Spring, are circling Tara and ready to take a big bite. I really loved this very entertaining and amusing story. But I really fell in love with Roan and just might have myself a new book boyfriend. This is a DEFINITE RECOMMEND READ for me!!!
May 20, 2021
Tara and Roan are so perfect together, she’s a best selling author who buys a fixer upper, he’s a carpenter who is looking for the right woman to love. Their first meeting is cute and funny, Tara wakes up her first morning at her new beach house and decides to go for a swim. Being a secluded beach she rips off her nightgown and dives into the ocean, naked. Roan arrives early to start the renovations to Tara’s house, not finding her inside he heads out to her deck, there he catches a glimpse of someone floating in the water. Fearing the worst he rips off his shirt and jeans and dives in to save them. Tara doesn’t need saving and their first meeting could have been embarrassing, but they both have a good sense of humor about it. Roan’s a little slow making his move but once he does, he’s all in. They are sweet together with good chemistry. When making a surprise for her makes him late, she second guesses them as a couple, until she sees what he did for her. She’s so used to being disappointed by men he surprises her by being better than her fantasy characters. He apologizes for missing their date, she loves her surprise so much, she and jumps him. Their first time together is hot. Epilogue with I love yous and a proposal.
Loved that the characters felt like real people:
“Roan?” I mumble, my eyes still mostly closed.
“Yeah?” he asks.
“You’re the best fantasy of them all.”
He presses a kiss to my forehead and then whispers, “Oh, no, Tara, I’m the real deal.”
Loved that the characters felt like real people:
“Roan?” I mumble, my eyes still mostly closed.
“Yeah?” he asks.
“You’re the best fantasy of them all.”
He presses a kiss to my forehead and then whispers, “Oh, no, Tara, I’m the real deal.”
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
April 21, 2021
Tara is an author that has just moved to the beach and bought a fixer upper. This way she can enjoy the beach and fix the house up as she likes. She needed this as she had writers block. After getting up she can't wait to go in the ocean. What better way then go in all natural. While swimming she was greeted by a !an thinking she was drowning. After getting out she found out that Roan is the contractor to help fix the house.
Roan told her she could stay or go to the little diner. Tara took the opportunity to go and try writing. She was so in to her writing th a she didn't see Roan showed up with lunch. This went on for a couple of days. She liked getting to Roan. After a while they set up to go on a date. He was working on a her surprise for her. He lost track off time and totally missed the time of the date. Upset Tara went home upset but when she got there she was shocked that he made her a book case, that was much needed. After showing up to say sorry was the beginning of a wonderful relationship.
Years later, they were married, she had eight best seller books two kids and just loving life
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Roan told her she could stay or go to the little diner. Tara took the opportunity to go and try writing. She was so in to her writing th a she didn't see Roan showed up with lunch. This went on for a couple of days. She liked getting to Roan. After a while they set up to go on a date. He was working on a her surprise for her. He lost track off time and totally missed the time of the date. Upset Tara went home upset but when she got there she was shocked that he made her a book case, that was much needed. After showing up to say sorry was the beginning of a wonderful relationship.
Years later, they were married, she had eight best seller books two kids and just loving life
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
April 24, 2021
No matter how perfect he is, I am so done with men right now! Tara is a romance writer who lives an non romantic life. She just can't seem to get her happily ever after. Perhaps her book heroes set her standards too high. So, after yet another hump and dump, (yes, I came up with that. Don't judge I think it's catchy) she's off to lick her fresh wounds. She finds a nice little beach shack 8n Spring, Florida that looks perfect. It's a little no nothing town which will be a perfect place to write and relax and avoid men. Yeah, nope. Enter gorgeous, muscular, hot as hell Roan Waters, a contractor. But not just any contractor. This one loves beautiful, curvy, intelligent women and boy does Tara check off every one of those boxes with an exclamation mark. So, how is he going to prove to her he is the real deal? The answers are right at your fingertips. Yep, right in this book. All you have to do is...grab this book and read. Remember if you want to read a book you can't put down, you have to pick it up first.
April 17, 2021
Tara is an author tired of the cramped hurried life in the city. When she gets an deal on a new book series, she decides to buy her own place on the beach. She finds a great fixer upper and takes the plunge. Roan is the contractor Tara has hired to help get her beach house livable and how she wants it. Tara is gun shy when it comes to love. She is use to everyone leaving her. That is what she always expects. Can Roan convince her to stick around and let him love her?
Love, love, love, this story. It really resonated with me. Could be because the beach is my happy place but I think it has more to do with Cruz's ability to write relatable characters with depth and a story to tell. Either way, this is a great. It is light and fun and the perfect read for Spring or Summer.
I received a review copy of this book from the author. I was not required to leave a positive review. I am voluntarily leaving a review which is my opinion alone.
Love, love, love, this story. It really resonated with me. Could be because the beach is my happy place but I think it has more to do with Cruz's ability to write relatable characters with depth and a story to tell. Either way, this is a great. It is light and fun and the perfect read for Spring or Summer.
I received a review copy of this book from the author. I was not required to leave a positive review. I am voluntarily leaving a review which is my opinion alone.
April 19, 2021
This read was amazing! On the first page you can feel this is going to be a great read. Tara is moving into a fixer upper on the west coast. She is a writer and she needs to get her muse back. She is quirky, independent, single and just wants to enjoy her life and breath. Roan is a carpenter and has been hired by the realtor to do some fixing on the house. From the moment they are introduced they have an electricity, a magnetic chemistry, a sizzle. It gets better and better as you read the story. It’s a heartwarming, entertaining, romantic storyline. The characters are made for each other, they compliment each other. It is really so-o-o good!
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
April 20, 2021
OMG – love this fixer-upper! This is about Roan and Tara. Tara just moved into this fixer-upper, but it is all hers and right on the beach. The first thing to do after waking up on the floor is to empty the car, but she figures why not go skinny dipping instead which she doesn’t expect for the carpenter to shop up early anyways, well surprise surprise! Roan is happy that someone finally bought this place, but he also knows that this a single woman, and well those are in few pickings there, so he needs to make his move if she is the one. Well, she is and the short story takes off. I love these two and her personal story too.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
April 30, 2021
Tara writes historical Viking romances and with money from her book, she buys a house on the beach close to Spring, Florida. Roan is a contractor that is going to work on her house. The first time they meet is in the water where she is floating and he thinks she is in trouble so he swims out to rescue her. The romance skyrockets shortly after that and they spend as much time together as they can. He seems to be her muse and can inspire her into writing quite often. Being alone for so long, she is fully engrained into his family and the town. Beautiful ending and the epilogues were terrific. Loved the bookshelf surprise.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
June 16, 2021
First things first; I like the cover of this book!
Fixer upper is a novella in the ‘’it’s raining men’’ collection. This story is short, fast paced and an enjoyable read. I read this book in one sitting and was satisfied throughout. I found the writing style easy to follow, the characters likeable and the storyline enjoyable. Tara is an author that has just moved to a small town. After buying a fixer upper, she needs a contractor. Roan is a contractor that wants Tara as soon as he meets her.
The chemistry between Tara and Roan is clear to see and I liked them together.
I really liked the ending and the epilogue for this story.
The storyline for this book is easy to follow and it is an enjoyable read.
Fixer upper is a novella in the ‘’it’s raining men’’ collection. This story is short, fast paced and an enjoyable read. I read this book in one sitting and was satisfied throughout. I found the writing style easy to follow, the characters likeable and the storyline enjoyable. Tara is an author that has just moved to a small town. After buying a fixer upper, she needs a contractor. Roan is a contractor that wants Tara as soon as he meets her.
The chemistry between Tara and Roan is clear to see and I liked them together.
I really liked the ending and the epilogue for this story.
The storyline for this book is easy to follow and it is an enjoyable read.
April 19, 2021
I thought that this was a really good book. Roan and Tara were great together. I thought that Roan and Tara's connection and chemistry was amazing! These two really hit it off when Tara moves into Spring. Roan and Tara are drawn together and they really don't fight their feelings. When a little issues arises, Roan does everything he can to try and make things right with Tara and show her what she really means to him. I really enjoyed this book and I would recommend it and Ms C.L. as a great author.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
April 19, 2021
The multi-author It's Raining Men series has been fabulous so far, and C.L. Cruz joining the party made my week! In Fixer Upper, romance writer Tara moves to Spring, Florida, into a house on the beach that needs a lot of work. Never having had a stable home growing up, she is looking for a place to finally put down some roots with the big advance she has received. Enter contractor Roan, a Spring native. Tara and Roan's meet-cute is hilariously awesome. They have instant chemistry and their story is sweet, steamy and highly entertaining!
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
April 21, 2021
I really liked this story. It was short but entertaining and enjoyable. The characters were easy to relate to and likable. Roan and Tara's first meeting was interesting and definitely unforgettable. Roan was sweet but also possessive and protective. He was thoughtful and a hard worker. Tara was funny, sweet but seemed a bit shy or unsure of herself with people. She was also talented and motivated to accomplish her dreams. Roan's assistance with her home was a big part of Tara getting to live her dream. I loved the surprise. I loved their happy ever after. I recommend reading this book.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
April 21, 2021
f you want to read a sweet romance story, this is the one you need. The It’s raining men series is started with Fixer Upper. Tara is a romance writer and has just bought a house by the ocean, after being dumper by her fiancé, she is ready to pick herself up and dust off her keyboard and get busy with her new series. Roan is the handyman that she hired to help fix her new house up. After rescuing her from the ocean he decides that she is what he wants. So he starts romancing her, which quickly turns into love and a happily ever after.
I was given an advanced copy of this book to read and review with my honest and fair opinion.
I was given an advanced copy of this book to read and review with my honest and fair opinion.
April 24, 2021
This is a cute sweet fun romance between a romance writer and a carpenter. Tara buys an old abandoned house on the beach and plans to overhaul it and make it her forever house where she can have quiet to write her romance novels. Roan is the carpenter she hired before arriving to make the fixes to the house. When he arrives to meet her she is skinny dipping in the ocean and has not even unpacked her car. So starts the relationship between Tara and Roan. It is well written, has lots of humor and the characters are likeable, realistic and work well with each other and the plot. Nice short romance.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
April 26, 2021
Tara is an romance writer who has just purchased a bare bones house by the ocean. The house is isolated and so she decides to go for a swim. Roan is a contractor who when driving to the house sees a woman in the surf and tries to save her!
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this engaging, entertaining and compelling story. The characters are likeable, relatable and interesting to read. The story is well written, fast paced, with lots of chemistry and passion between the characters. Told from dual POVs reveals intimately their thoughts feelings and emotions as they explore their relationship. There's an epilogue and a HEA 💓
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this engaging, entertaining and compelling story. The characters are likeable, relatable and interesting to read. The story is well written, fast paced, with lots of chemistry and passion between the characters. Told from dual POVs reveals intimately their thoughts feelings and emotions as they explore their relationship. There's an epilogue and a HEA 💓
April 21, 2021
Tara is a writer who moves to a rundown beach house to write her latest book because she has writer’s block. In the morning she is happy to be there and decides to skinny dip but when Roan arrives there is an embarrassing situation where he thinks he is rescuing her. Before Tara moved in she hired Roan to fix up the house. After their awkward meeting they become friendly and she likes him because he is handsome, passionate about his work, and chivalrous. Roan is attracted to her and would like a relationship, not a fling. As they get to know each other will they grow closer and begin a relationship?
I enjoyed this short instalove story where Tara meets the man who is going to do the work on her fixer upper home. Roan is ready for a serious relationship but Tara had moved a lot as a child and never had any long term relationships but wrote about historical romance. It was a fun story to read and I enjoyed the epilogue.
I received an ARC from the author and I am voluntarily leaving this honest review.
I enjoyed this short instalove story where Tara meets the man who is going to do the work on her fixer upper home. Roan is ready for a serious relationship but Tara had moved a lot as a child and never had any long term relationships but wrote about historical romance. It was a fun story to read and I enjoyed the epilogue.
I received an ARC from the author and I am voluntarily leaving this honest review.
April 15, 2021
8 books and counting.
Lovely story. Roan is a workaholic and knows it. He takes pride in his work. Tara moved to this town to get a new start and boy did she get one. She is constantly waiting for something to go wrong in her relationships. It inevitably happens so she doesn’t want to be hurt by Roan. Therefore, she pushes him away. Will Tara learn to trust in Roan for her own HEA? Welcome to the beach.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Lovely story. Roan is a workaholic and knows it. He takes pride in his work. Tara moved to this town to get a new start and boy did she get one. She is constantly waiting for something to go wrong in her relationships. It inevitably happens so she doesn’t want to be hurt by Roan. Therefore, she pushes him away. Will Tara learn to trust in Roan for her own HEA? Welcome to the beach.
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April 17, 2021
This was such a great story! This book is all about Roan and Tara. Tara has just moved to Spring, Florida after the end of her engagement and Roan is the contractor hired to help her turn her new fixer upper into her forever home. They have quite the unique first meeting and both immediately felt a strong sense of attraction and comfort from each other. Roan was such a great book boyfriend! I cannot state how much I enjoyed this book. Definitely recommend!
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
April 19, 2021
What do you do when you move some place to lick your wounds and to try to move on? Yes, lets buy a place that needs fixing up that we need to have a hot Contractor come and nail more than just nails in the house. He is intent on nailing her as well. She don't think she can have a HEA after yet another relationship that went belly up. But with him there to work the house and also to work on her, will she be willing to let him nail the final nail into her heart?
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
April 20, 2021
Writer vs carpenter
Tara moves as far away from civilization as she can after the break up from her ex.
Roan is the carpenter hired to fix up the cottage with the "good bones".
After a lousy introduction as Roan arrives early, believes she is drowning and goes to save her as she is floating naked in the ocean.
This book was a riot to read.
Laughed through most of it.
This author is one of the best for great short reads.
Please give her a try.
I received a free copy of this book from the author and am voluntarily leaving an honest review.
Tara moves as far away from civilization as she can after the break up from her ex.
Roan is the carpenter hired to fix up the cottage with the "good bones".
After a lousy introduction as Roan arrives early, believes she is drowning and goes to save her as she is floating naked in the ocean.
This book was a riot to read.
Laughed through most of it.
This author is one of the best for great short reads.
Please give her a try.
I received a free copy of this book from the author and am voluntarily leaving an honest review.
April 20, 2021
Tara moves to Spring, Florida and buys a house that needs some work. It's a fixer upper but has great bones. She decides she has time to take a dip and heads to the beach. Roan, the contractor, sees her out in the water and thinks she needs help. These two are perfect for each other. They are both workaholics, Tara with her romance novels and Roan with his construction. Small town vib with an OTT Viking Warlord and his sexy writer. Sexy times. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
April 20, 2021
Such a fantastic read! I absolutely adored how Roan and Tara met! She just arrived at her new (to her) home the night before. She's a successful author. She bought the bungalow because she needed some peace, quiet and solitude to find her words and mend her heart. He's her contractor with his own renovation / construction company. Again, their meeting was absolutely classic and goes to prove what a great guy ge is. I adored this book! Ms. Cruz had delivered another fantastic story and great addition to this series!
April 23, 2021
Tara Tessner a new an up coming author decided to leave the big city and move to the small beach town community of Spring. She bought a cottage at the very end of the cove that needed fixed up. Her contractor, Roan Waters arrived the first morning to find her skinny dipping in the ocean, but he thought she was in trouble, so he swam out to save her. They became quick friends, and she started her next book with the hero based on him. This was an enjoyable story to read.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
April 23, 2021
OFF THE MARKET
4 1/2 ⭐ What a wonderful quick feel good story! Over the top insta-love with a good dose of humor.
The Hackett House has been sold after years of neglect...
Tara has moved to Spring, Florida for a new start after great success with her Viking romance book. She lives her romantic dreams in her words, not so much in real life. Roan has been hired to repair the place. He finds Tara irresistitable. Can he convince her he's her perfect Viking lord?
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
4 1/2 ⭐ What a wonderful quick feel good story! Over the top insta-love with a good dose of humor.
The Hackett House has been sold after years of neglect...
Tara has moved to Spring, Florida for a new start after great success with her Viking romance book. She lives her romantic dreams in her words, not so much in real life. Roan has been hired to repair the place. He finds Tara irresistitable. Can he convince her he's her perfect Viking lord?
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
April 28, 2021
i read this book as part of an arc program. This is the story of Tara and Roan. Tara is a writer and just bought a house on a beach that is in need of repair. Roan is a repairman and wants to settle down and have a family. When Roan sees Tara, he is attracted to her, but wants to get to know her first. Tara wasn't looking for romance, but she is developing feelings for Roan, but she wonders if she can trust his word. I really liked this book, i like how Roan and Tara met, i laughed out loud. I think Roan was a great guy and really cared for Tara, another great one.
April 16, 2021
Tara writes and wants to get away to live by the sea, so buys a small fixer upper and has Roan, a contractor in to make repairs.
Their chemistry is off the charts, steamy, romantic and intimate. No drama as such, just a mild intensity that comes with new relationships. This was a sweet story about forgiving and opening up your heart to let good people in. Great book!
This is an ARC and this is my honest review.
Their chemistry is off the charts, steamy, romantic and intimate. No drama as such, just a mild intensity that comes with new relationships. This was a sweet story about forgiving and opening up your heart to let good people in. Great book!
This is an ARC and this is my honest review.
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